Faye Ann Lehman 59 years of 5125 McLaughlin Rd., Beaver Dams, NY (Hornby) passed away Sunday June 22, 2008 at Founders Pavilion following a courageous forty year battle with myasthemia gravis, Lupis and Cancer.
Faye was born September 2, 1948 in Corning, NY the daughter of Lloyd and Laura Dugan Lehman. She was a graduate of Corning/Painted Post West High School (where she was a trombone player in the band) and Corning Community College. Faye was employed for Dobromil Accounting. She was a member of the Hornby Congregational Church where she served as Sunday School Teacher. She was a member and treasurer of the Hornby Crafters (a group who generously give of time and efforts to community individuals facing troubled times and disasters).
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles (considering 1,000 piece puzzle a “piece of cake”) and cross stitching. She also was an avid reader.
Faye was one to teach family and others to be humble, kind and the value of precious life. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. Her love, kindness and smile will be missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by her mother, Laura Lehman of Hornby. Sisters, Edith (and brother in law, John) Stempin of Hornby and Jean Hakes of Corning, NY. Also nephews, John (Adrienne) Stempin of Rock Stream, NY., David (Heidi) Kerko of Portola Valley, CA., Bryan (Tara) Kerko of Santa Cruz, CA., Jeremy Hakes of Frederick, MD and Patrick Stempin of Corning, NY. Niece, Carly (Randy) Dupris of Schenectady, NY and also four great nephews and four great nieces.
The Haughey Funeral Home 216 E. First St., Corning, NY has been entrusted with arrangements. Calling Hours and a Funeral Service will be held at the convenience of the family, Rev. Richard Hubbard officiating. Interment will be held in the family plot at Hornby Valley Cemetery, Hornby, NY.
The family would appreciate Memorial Donations be given in Faye’s name to the Hornby Congregational Church, % Barb Thompson 3935 State Route 414, Corning, NY 14830 or American Cancer Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901.

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